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/ 4 days agoVinicius vs. Gianluca Prestianni: What sanctions could Benfica and Argentina player face? Potential punishments if found guilty of racism revealed
Vinicius and Gianluca Prestianni find themselves at the center of a storm that has shaken European soccer at its highest level. As Real Madrid prepares for a decisive Champions League night and Benfica fights to stay alive in the tie, the spotlight has shifted from tactics and goals to a far more serious issue. The first leg in Lisbon […]

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/ 7 days agoJose Mourinho’s Benfica issues strong response to UEFA provisional sanction over Prestianni-Vinicius Jr racism case
Ahead of the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs, UEFA has decided to provisionally sanction Gianluca Prestianni, ruling him out of the match against Real Madrid. In response, José Mourinho’s team has taken a firm stance, making its position clear.

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/ 7 days agoUEFA officially takes provisional action on Vinicius Jr.’s complaint against Gianluca Prestianni ahead of the Real Madrid vs. Benfica match.
Following the serious allegation of racial discrimination made by Vinicius Jr. against Gianluca Prestianni, the second leg between Real Madrid and SL Benfica was shaping up to be tense. In an effort to ease the situation, UEFA has taken a provisional measure ahead of the upcoming match.

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/ 10 days agoBenfica hit back at Real Madrid with UEFA complaint against Federico Valverde for ‘violent conduct’
After dismissing Vinicius Junior's claims, Benfica decided to hit Real Madrid back filling a complaint to UEFA, accusing star Federico Valverde for "violent conduct."

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/ 10 days agoFIFA weighing Club World Cup format expansion for 2029 as UEFA’s position reportedly emerges
The 2029 Club World Cup could undergo another format change following last year’s edition, with the reported positions of FIFA and UEFA now coming into focus.

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/ 11 days agoVinicius racism incident sparks Real Madrid response: Alvaro Arbeloa’s side takes firm stand as UEFA faces pressure
Vinicius, one of the game’s most influential forwards and the face of the club, found himself at the center of a controversy that reignited long-standing debates about racism in European soccer.

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/ 12 days agoFIFA breaks silence after UEFA’s decision: President Gianni Infantino takes firm stand following Vinicius racist abuse controversy
Vinicius once again found himself at the center of a heated controversy during a tense European night, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino watching closely as soccer’s governing bodies moved to address yet another racism allegation.

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/ 12 days agoBenfica’s Gianluca Prestianni delivers another response to racism allegations from Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.
Although Real Madrid secured the victory, everything faded into the background after Vinicius Jr. reported alleged racist acts by Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica. As UEFA announces investigations, the Argentine firmly defends his innocence on social media.

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/ 12 days agoUEFA makes key decisions on Vinicius Jr.’s claims of racism against Gianluca Prestianni in Benfica vs. Real Madrid clash
Although Real Madrid secured the victory against Benfica, it was overshadowed by Vinicius Jr.’s accusations of racist behavior against Gianluca Prestianni. In response, UEFA has already taken decisive measures, aiming to put an end to the matter.

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/ 12 days agoKylian Mbappé condemns Prestianni as UEFA opens probe into incident with Vinicius Junior in Champions League
After Tuesday’s controversial Champions League incident, which prompted UEFA to open an investigation, Kylian Mbappé condemned Gianluca Prestianni over his clash with Vinicius Junior.

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/ 24 days agoKylian Mbappé suffers Champions League playoff blow as UEFA hands heavy suspension to Real Madrid star teammate
Set to face Benfica in the Champions League playoffs, Kylian Mbappé will suffer a squad blow as UEFA handed a heavy suspension to one of his star teammates at Real Madrid.

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/ 39 days agoUEFA and IFAB said no, but Arsene Wenger’s offside rule could still debut before 2026 FIFA World Cup: Idea refuses to die as CONCACAF league lined up for shock test
Despite strong resistance from Europe’s power brokers, Arsene Wenger remains at the heart of a proposal that could fundamentally reshape how offside is judged.

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/ 40 days agoFIFA hit with another huge blow before 2026 World Cup: IFAB decides on Arsene Wenger’s offside rule change proposal that sparked huge debate after UEFA’s call
The proposal has now collided with resistance at the highest level, underlining the deep divisions that still exist over how far soccer should evolve in the VAR era.

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/ 46 days agoFIFA suffers major setback ahead of 2026 World Cup: UEFA makes decision on Arsene Wenger’s radical offside rule change
What began as a vision to restore attacking freedom has suddenly encountered resistance at the highest level, delivering a moment that could significantly alter FIFA’s plans in the years ahead.

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/ 102 days ago2026 World Cup playoffs: How did the draw for European teams turn out?
Although some national teams that have qualified directly for the 2026 World Cup are already set, the journey to the tournament continues. Several teams still need to secure their spots in the playoffs, and UEFA has revealed the draw, offering some surprise matchups.